Community College of Aurora 2011-2012 Catalog
College Facilities and Locations
Welcome to the Community College of Aurora
Admissions, Registration, and Records
College Opportunity Fund (COF)
Financial Obligations of Students
Residency Classification for Tuition Purposes
Verification of Lawful Presence (HB1023)
Change of Address and Telephone Information
ConnectED: Campus Alert System
CCCS and CCA Rules for Student Directory Information and FERPA General Guidelines
FERPA Information General Guidelines
Student Services and Activities
Academic Standards, Information, and Policies
Basic Skills for College-Level Work
Student Code of Conduct and Grievance Procedures
Degrees and Certificates Awarded
List of Degrees and Certificates
Degree and Certificate Procedures
An AA or AS Degree will Transfer to all Colorado Public Four-Year Colleges and Universities
Articulation (Transfer) Agreements
Statewide Guaranteed Transfer Courses
Associate of Arts Degrees (A.A.)
Associate of Arts Degree in Early Childhood Education
Associate of Arts in Economics
Associate of Arts Degree in Elementary Education
Associate of Arts Degree in History
Associate of Arts Degree in Psychology
Associate of Arts Degree in Spanish
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education Plan of Study (Regis Transfer)
Associate of Science Degrees (A.S.)
Associate of Science Degree - Articulation with Colorado School of Mines
Associate of Science Degree Core
Associate of Science Degree in Engineering
Associate of Science Degree in Mathematics
Associate of Science Degree in Psychology
Associate of Science Degree - Biotechnology Plan of Study
Associate of Science Degree - Chemistry Plan of Study
Associate of Science Degree - Earth / Space Plan of Study
Associate of General Studies Degree (A.G.S.)
Associate of General Studies Degree - Generalist
Associate of General Studies Degree - Paralegal
Associate of General Studies Degree - Integrated Nursing Pathway
Associate of General Studies, Criminal Justice Transfer to Metropolitan State College of Denver
Associate of General Studies, Film Video Media - Acting for the Screen Emphasis
Associate of General Studies Degree, Film Video Media - Cinematography/Videography Emphasis
Associate of General Studies, Film Video Media - Video Post-Production Emphasis
Associate of General Studies, Film Video Media - Writing/Directing for Film and Video Emphasis
Associate of General Studies, Film Video Media - Writing/Producing Emphasis
Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)
Accounting, Associate of Applied Science
Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Emergency Management and Homeland Security with Emphasis in Fire Science
Emergency Management and Homeland Security with Emphasis in Emergency Medical Services
Film Video Media: Acting for the Screen Emphasis
Film Video Media: Cinematography/Videography Emphasis
Film Video Media: Post Production Emphasis
Film Video Media: Writing/Directing Emphasis
Film Video Media: Writing/Producing Emphasis
Articulated Degrees with Metropolitan State University
Computer Information Systems Transfer Distinction Metropolitan State College of Denver
Associate of General Studies, Criminal Justice Transfer to Metropolitan State College of Denver
90 Hour A.A.S. / A.G.S. "Crosswalk" Degrees Articulated with Regis University
Acting for the Screen Emphasis
Cinematography/Videography Emphasis
Video Post-Production Emphasis
Writing/Directing for Film and Video Emphasis
Acting for the Screen Emphasis
Management with Paralegal Emphasis
Articulated with Pickens College
Associate of Science Degree in Engineering
Basic Law Enforcement Training Academy
Business Certificate - Entrepreneurial Program
Business Certificate: Full Charge Bookkeeping
Business Certificate: General Business
Business Certificate: Human Resource Management
Business Certificate: Individual Tax Preparation
Business Certificate: IRS Enrolled Agent Tax Preparation
Business Certificate: Managerial Accounting
Business Certificate: Real Estate
Computer Certificate: Beginning Oracle
Computer: C++ Programming (Financial Aid Approval Pending)
Computer Certificate: Linux/Unix Systems Administrator
Computer: Networking and Security
Computer Certificate: Office Administration (Option A)
Computer Certificate: Office Administration (Option B)
Computer Certificate: Office Administration (Option C)
Computer: Visual Basic.NET Programming
Criminal Justice Community Policing
Digital Sculpture and Modeling
Early Childhood Education- Director
Early Childhood Education- Group Leader
Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Emergency Medical Technician-Basic
Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic
Film Video Media: Acting for the Screen
Film Video Media: Advanced Immersion
Film Video Media: Cinematography Videography
Film Video Media: Video Post-Production
Film Video Media: Writing/Directing
Film Video Media: Writing/Producing
Fire Science Technology: Fire and Explosion Investigation
Public Service: Fire Service Management Financial Aid Approval Pending
Fire Science Technology: Hazardous Materials
Homeland Security:Tactical Operations (Financial Aid Approval Pending)
Fire Science Technology: Technical Rescue
Human Performance: Personal Fitness Trainer
Human Performance: Tactical Fitness Trainer
ACC 101 Fundamentals of Accounting
ACC 121 Accounting Principles I
ACC 122 Accounting Principles II
ACC 125 Computerized Accounting
ACC 133 Tax Help Colorado Site Practicum
ACC 135 Spreadsheet Applications for Accounting
ACC 211 Intermediate Accounting I
ACC 212 Intermediate Accounting II
ACC 215 Accounting Information Systems and E-Business
American Sign Language (ASL) Courses
ANT 102 Cultural Anthropology Lab
ANT 107 Introduction to Archaeology
ANT 201 Introduction to Forensic Anthropology
ANT 215 Indians of North America
ANT 221 Exploring Other Cultures I
ARA 101 Conversational Arabic I
ARA 102 Conversational Arabic II
ARA 201 Conversational Arabic III
AMG 176 Special Topics: Arts Management: Gallery Management
AMG 177: Special Topics: Arts Management: Event Fundraising
ART 111 Art History – Ancient to Medieval
ART 112 Art History – Renaissance to Modern
ART 131 Visual Concepts 2-D Design
ART 132 Visual Concepts 3-D Design
ART 207 Art History - 1900 to Present
ART 210 Marketing for the Visual Artist
ART 228 Advanced Figure Drawing
ART 239 Digital Photography II
MGD 102 Introduction to Multimedia
MGD 106 Creativity and Visual Thinking
MGD 108 History of Illustration
MGD 122 Sculpting for Digital Media
MGD 125 3D Modeling for Gaming
MGD 134 Drawing for Illustrators
MGD 143 Motion Graphic Design I: Adobe Flash
MGD 201 Children’s Book Illustration
MGD 223 Graphic Storytelling I
MGD 224 Graphic Storytelling II
MGD 225 Graphic Storytelling III
MGD 226 Graphic Storytelling IV
MGD 235 Word and Image 1: Comics
MGD 236 Word and Image 2: Graphic Novels
MGD 243 Web Motion Graphic Design II: Adobe Flash
MGD 256 Graphic Design Production
MGD 268 Business for Creatives
PHO 226 Digital Workflow Management
PHO 232 Professional Portraiture
BIO 106 Basic Anatomy and Physiology
BIO 111 General College Biology I with Lab
BIO 112 General College Biology II with Lab
BIO 116 Introduction to Human Disease
BIO 201 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
BIO 202 Human Anatomy and Physiology II
BIO 208 General College Microbiology
BIO 222 General College Ecology
BIO 160 Introduction to Biotechnology
BIO 265 Techniques in Cell Culture and Protein Production
BIO 268 Cell Biology and Immunology
BUS 102 Entrepreneurial Operations
BUS 115 Introduction to Business
BUS 118 Business Survival Skills
BUS 216 Legal Environment of Business
CHE 101 Introduction to Chemistry I with Lab
CHE 102 Introduction to Chemistry II with Lab
CHE 111 General College Chemistry I with Lab
CHE 112 General College Chemistry II with Lab
CHI 101 Conversational Chinese I
CHI 102 Conversational Chinese II
CHI 201 Conversational Chinese III
COM 121 College Survival Skills
COM 125 Interpersonal Communication
COM 220 Intercultural Communication
COM 225 Organizational Communication
COM 260 Listening in a Workplace Communication Setting
COM 262 Communicating With Impossible People
Computer Networking Technology Courses
CNG 101 Introduction to Networking
CNG 121 Computer Technician I A+
CNG 122 Computer Technician II A+
CNG 123 Network Server Basics: Server +
CNG 131 Network Security Fundamentals
CNG 132 Principles of Information Security
CNG 133 Fire Walls/Network Security
CNG 136 Guide to Disaster Recovery
CNG 160 Introduction to Telecommunication I
CNG 257 Network Defense and Counter Measures
CNG 260 CISCO Network Associate I
CNG 261 CISCO Network Associate II
Computer Information Systems Courses
BTE 111 Keyboarding Speed Building I
BTE 225 Administrative Office Management
CIS 102 Computer Assistive Technology (Dragon, Jaws, Zoom Text)
CIS 104 Word Processing with Assistive Technology
CIS 105 Learning Email & the Internet
CIS 110 Introduction to the PC
CIS 114 Computing for Health IT
CIS 115 Introduction to Computer Information Systems
CIS 118 Introduction to PC Applications
CIS 120 Technology for Career Development
CIS 124 Introduction to Operating Systems
CIS 124 Introduction to Operating Systems
CIS 135 Complete PC Word Processing (Word)
CIS 136 Microsoft Office Specialist Certification: Word
CIS 145 Complete PC Database (Access)
CIS 155 PC Spreadsheet Concepts (Excel)
CIS 161 Presentation Graphics I (Power Point)
CIS 162 Presentation Graphics II (Power Point)
CIS 165 Complete Presentation Graphics (Power Point)
CIS 169 Microsoft Office Specialist Certification Prep: PowerPoint
CIS 202 Automated Project Management: Microsoft Office Project
CIS 218 Advanced PC Applications
CIS 222 UNIX System Administration
CIS 232 Unix Shell Programming
CIS 246 Oracle Database Administration I
CSC 116 Logic and Program Design
CSC 125 Programming for the Internet
CSC 126 Game Design and Development
CSC 154 Introduction to MS Visual Basic.Net
CSC 157 Advanced Visual Basic .NET Programming
CSC 160 Computer Science I: C++
CSC 161 Computer Science II: C++
CSC 225 Computer Architecture/Assembly Language Programming
CSC 231 Advanced "C" Language Programming
CWB 110 Complete Web Authoring (HTML)
CWB 162 Intro to Imaging Editing: (Photoshop)
CWB 204 Cascading Style Sheets
CWB 205 Complete Web Scripting – Java Script
CRJ 110 Introduction to Criminal Justice
CRJ 125 Law Enforcement Operations
CRJ 127 Crime Scene Investigation
CRJ 146 Community-Based Corrections
CRJ 150 Victims of Crime and Trauma
CRJ 205 Principles of Criminal Law
CRJ 215 Constitutional Rights of Inmates
CRJ 216 Juvenile Law and Procedure
CRJ 220 Human Relations and Social Conflicts
CRJ 231 Introduction to Forensic Science and Criminalistics
CRJ 236 Criminal Justice Research Methods
CRJ 239 Managing Emergency Worker Stress
CRJ 245 Interview and Interrogation
CRJ 256 Classification and Treatment of Offenders
Diesel Power Mechanics Courses
DPM 100 Introduction to Diesel Mechanics
DPM 101 Diesel Shop Orientation
DPM 105 Heavy Duty Powertrains I
DPM 111 Preventive Maintenance I
ASE 120 Basic Vehicle Electricity
ASE 123 Battery, Starting, Charging Systems
DPM 140 Heavy Duty Steering & Suspension I
Early Childhood Education Courses
ECE 101 Introduction to Early Childhood Education
ECE 102 Introduction to Early Childhood Lab Techniques
ECE 103 Guidance Strategies for Children
ECE 111 Infant and Toddler Theory and Practice
ECE 112 Introduction to Infant/Toddler Lab Techniques
ECE 178 Workshop – Reflective Leadership – Directors’ Roundtable
ECE 205 Nutrition, Health, and Safety
ECE 220 Curriculum Development: Methods and Techniques
ECE 226 Creativity and the Young Child
ECE 238 Child Growth and Development
ECE 240 Administration of Early Childhood Care and Education Programs
ECE 241 Administration: Human Relations of the Early Childhood Profession
ECE 256 Working with Parents, Families, and Community Systems
ECE 278 Workshop – Reflective Leadership – Directors’ Roundtable
ECO 101 Economics of Social Issues
ECO 201 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 202 Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 235 International Economics
EDU 131 Introduction to Adult Education
EDU 132 Planning, Organizing, and Delivering Adult Education Instruction
EDU 133 Adult Basic Education (ABE)/Adult Secondary Education
EDU 134 Teaching English as a Second Language to Adult Learners
EDU 135 Family Literacy in Adult Education
EDU 221 Introduction to Education
EDU 234 – Multicultural Education
EDU 240 Teaching the Exceptional Learner
EDU 260 Adult Learning and Teaching
EDU 261 Teaching, Learning, and Technology
EDU 263 Teaching and Learning Online
Electricity Industrial/Commercial Course
Emergency Management and Planning Courses
EMP 101 Principles of Emergency Management
EMP 106 Exercise Design Evaluation
EMP 107 Emergency Operations Center and Communications
EMP 109 Incident Command Systems
EMP 201 Public Safety Applications
EMP 240 Leadership and Influence
EMP 241 Decision Making and Problem Solving
EMP 242 Effective Communication
EMP 244 Developing Volunteer Resources
EMP 247 Decision Making in a Crisis
EMS 225 Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice
EMS 226 Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice – Lab
EMS 227 Paramedic Special Considerations
EMS 228 Paramedic Special Considerations – Lab
EMS 229 Paramedic Pharmacology
EMS 230 Paramedic Pharmacology – Lab
EMS 232 Paramedic Cardiology – Lab
EMS 233 Paramedic Medical Emergencies
EMS 234 Paramedic Medical Emergencies – Lab
EMS 235 Paramedic Trauma Emergencies
EMS 236 Paramedic Trauma Emergencies – Lab
EMS 237 Paramedic Internship Preparatory
English as a Second Language Courses
ESL 012 Intermediate Pronunciation
ESL 032 Intermediate Conversation
ESL 052 Intermediate Composition
ESL 055 Computer Basics for ESL Students
ESL 072 Intermediate Language Skills
ETH 200 Introduction to Ethnic Studies
ETH 212 African-American Studies
FVM 117 Understanding the Actor’s Process
FVM 118 Screen Actor Improvisation Techniques
FVM 130 Introduction to Digital Videos
FVM 150 Development of Film Expression
FVM 153 Introduction to Film Production
FVM 155 Writing the Short Script
FVM 160 Video Post Production I
FVM 164 Digital Editing: Final Cut Pro
FVM 181 Topics in Film Studies
FVM 183 Italian Neo-Realism and French New Wave Cinema
FVM 187 The Science Fiction Film
FVM 211 Studio Recording for Voice
FVM 212 Contemporary Global Cinema
FVM 215 Video Post Production II
FVM 216 Producing the Independent Film
FVM 218 Actor Movement and Action
FVM 219 Screen Performance Workshop
FVM 228 Actor Movement & Action II
FVM 229 Production Preparation
FVM 250 Writing for Broadcast Media
FVM 251 Feature Script Analysis
FVM 270 Film/Video Production III
FVM 271 Video Post Production III
FVM 273 Professional Documentary Production
FVM 275 Special Topics in Film Video
Fire Science Technology Courses
FST 102 Principles/Emergency Services
FST 103 Occupational Safety and Health for Fire
FST 104 Fire Protection Systems
FST 105 Building Construction for Fire Professions
FST 106 Fire Inspection Practices
FST 107 Hazardous Materials Operations (Level I)
FST 110 Job Placement and Assessment
FST 126 Vehicle Extrication Awareness
FST 127 Vehicle Extrication Operation
FST 128 Vehicle Extrication Technician
FST 201 Instructional Methodology
FST 202 Firefighting Strategy and Tactics
FST 204 Principles of Code Enforcement
FST 206 Fire Company Supervision and Leadership
FST 207 Firefighting Strategy and Tactics II
FST 251 Fire Service and the Law
FST 254 HazMat Technician Level
FST 255 Fire Service Management
FRE 101 Conversational French I
FRE 102 Conversational French II
FRE 201 Conversational French III
GER 101 Conversational German I
GER 102 Conversational German II
GER 201 Conversational German III
HPR 117 Anatomical Kinesiology
HPR 209 Pathway to Professional Nursing: Quality Improvement and Safety
Health Wellness Education Courses
HWE 103 Community First Aid and CPR
HWE 109 Weight Management and Exercise
HWE 110 Fitness Conditioning and Wellness
HWE 121 Wilderness First Aid and Outdoor Emergency Care
HWE 129 Wilderness First Responder
HWE 136 Skills and Methods of Teaching Weight Training
HWE 230 Exercise and Sports Psychology
HWE 237 Exercise, Nutrition and Body Composition
HWE 245 Physiology of Exercise
HWE 248 Exercise Testing Prescription
HWE 250 ACE Personal Trainer Prep
HIS 101 Western Civilization: Antiquity - 1650
HIS 102 Western Civilization: 1650 - Present
HIS 111 The World: Antiquity - 1500
HIS 112 The World: 1500 - Present
HIS 201 U.S. History to Reconstruction
HIS 202 U.S. History Since the Civil War
HIS 205 Women in World History
HIS 206 U.S. Family History and Genealogy
HIS 208 American Indian History
HIS 236 U.S. History Since 1945
HIS 243 History of Modern China
HIS 244 History of Latin America
HIS 247 20th Century World History
HIS 249 History of Islamic Civilization
HIS 250 African American History
HIS 251 History of Christianity through Reformation
HUM 121 Survey of Humanities I: Early Civilizations
HUM 122 Survey of Humanities II: Medieval to Modern Civilizations
HUM 123 Survey of Humanities III: The Modern World
ITA 101 Conversational Italian I
ITA 102 Conversational Italian II
ITA 201 Conversational Italian III
JPN 101 Conversational Japanese I
JPN 102 Conversational Japanese II
JPN 201 Conversational Japanese III
Law Enforcement Academy Courses
LEA 101 Basic Police Academy I
LEA 102 Basic Police Academy II
LEA 103 Basic Law Enforcement Academy III
LEA 104 Basic Law Enforcement Academy IV
LEA 106 Arrest Control Techniques
LEA 107 Law Enforcement Driving
LEA 109 Culture and Conflict Resolution
LEA 160 P.O.S.T. Refresher Academy
LEA 240 Criminal Investigations
LEA 241 Security of Specialized Facilities
LIT 115 Introduction to Literature
LIT 201 World Literature to 1600
LIT 202 World Literature after 1600
LIT 211 American Literature to Civil War
LIT 212 American Literature after Civil War
LIT 221 British Literature to 1700
LIT 222 British Literature since 1700
BTE 225 Administrative Office Management
MAN 156 Problem Solving-Business Environment
MAN 200 Human Resources Management I
MAN 201 Human Resources Management II
MAN 215 Organizational Behavior
MAN 226 Principles of Management
MAN 230 Corporate Responsibility
MAN 241 Project Management in Organizations
MAN 242 Project Management Tools and Techniques
MAR 216 Principles of Marketing
MAR 238 Marketing Applications and Analysis
MAT 030 Fundamentals of Mathematics
MAT 045 Compressed Pre Algebra with Basic Math
MAT 096 Combined Intro/Intra Algebra
MAT 103 Math for Clinical Calculations
MAT 111 Technology Lab for Algebra
MAT 120 Mathematics for Liberal Arts
MAT 135 Introduction to Statistics
MAT 179 Computer Applications for Statistical Procedures
MAT 204 Calculus III with Engineering Applications: GT-MA1
MAT 261 Differential Equations with Engineering Applications
MAT 265 Differential Equations
MUS 100 Fundamentals of Music Theory
MUS 105 Introduction to Electronic/Computer Music
MUS 112 Ear Training/Sight Singing Lab I
Music Private Instruction Courses
PAR 206 Business Organizations
PAR 213 Legal Research and Writing I
PHI 111 Introduction to Philosophy
PHI 214 Philosophy of Religion
Physical Education and Recreation Course
PED 110 Fitness Center Activity I
PED 111 Fitness Center Activity II
PED 115 Body Sculpting and Toning
PED 119 Fitness Circuit Training
PED 136 Advanced Weight Training
PED 165 Wilderness Survival Skills
PED 166 Winter Wilderness Survival Skills
PED 167 Basic Search and Rescue
PED 168 Cardio Kickboxing Aerobic I
PED 210 Fitness Center Activity III
PHY 111 Physics: Algebra Based I with Lab
PHY 112 Physics: Algebra Based II with Lab
POS 105 Introduction to Political Science
POS 125 American State and Local Government
POS 205 International Relations
POS 215 Current Political Issues
PSY 112 Psychology of Adjustment
PSY 204 Relationships: Challenges and Choices
PSY 227 Psychology of Death and Dying
PSY 235 Human Growth and Development
PSY 237 Child and Adolescent Psychology
PSY 245 Educational Psychology
PSY 247 Child Abuse and Neglect
Public Security Management Courses
PSM 101 Introduction to Private Security
PSM 102 Crime Prevention and Technologies
PSM 103 Loss Prevention and Risk Management
PSM 104 Homeland Security: Introduction to Emergency Management
PSM 112 Preventing Liability – Steps for the Security Professional
PSM 131 Intelligence and Homeland Security
PSM 132 Threat and Vulnerability Assessment and Counterintelligence
PSM 133 Homeland Security: Weapons of Mass Destruction
PSM 134 Homeland Security: Critical Incident Response Management
PSM 135 Critical Infrastructure Protection
PSM 136 Hospital Emergency Response Training (HERT) for Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
PSM 137 Introduction to Mitigation
PSM 200 National Incident Management System/Interagency Operations
PSM 201 Private Security Management and Administration
PSM 202 Legal and Ethical Issues in Private Security
PSM 203 Evaluation of Security Programs
PSM 205 Crime Prevention through Environmental Design
PSM 210 Physical Security and Foreseeability
PSM 220 White Collar Crime and Fraud Investigation
PSM 231 Patrol, Surveillance, and Countermeasures
PSM 232 Premises Liability for the Security Professional
PSM 233 Public Safety Supervision
PSM 240 Hazmat Awareness for Security Professionals
PSM 241 Environmental Health and Safety – Occupational Health and Safety Act (OSHA) Awareness
RCA 105 Introduction to Respiratory Care
RCA 121 Fundamentals of Clinical Care
RCA 132 Basic Techniques-Respiratory Care II
RCA 151 Cardiopulmonary Anatomy/Physiology
RCA 152 Cardiopulmonary Pathology
RCA 161 Cardiopulmonary Diagnostic I
RCA 165 Pharm-Cardiopulmonary Care
RCA 252 Cardiopulmonary Diagnostic II
RCA 253 Perinatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care
RUS 101 Conversational Russian I
RUS 102 Conversational Russian II
RUS 201 Conversational Russian III
Small Business Management Courses
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology I
SOC 102 Introduction to Sociology II
SOC 205 Sociology of Family Dynamics
SOC 207 Environmental Sociology
SOC 215 Contemporary Social Problems
SOC 218 Sociology of Diversity
SOC 231 The Sociology of Deviant Behavior
SPA 101 Conversational Spanish I
SPA 102 Conversational Spanish II
SPA 114 Fast-Track Spanish I and II
SPA 115 Spanish for the Professional I
SPA 201 Conversational Spanish III
SPA 202 Conversational Spanish IV
SPA 215 Spanish for the Professional II
SPA 261 Grammar for the Heritage Language Speaker
THE 106 Cross Cultural Storytelling
THE 115 Stage Movement for Actors
THE 126 Auditioning for Musical Theatre
THE 152 Production Stage Management I
THE 153 Production Stage Management II
THE 180 Internship: Theatre Production I
THE 188 Internship: Theatre Production II
THE 204 Voice and Articulation
THE 212 Development of Theatre II
THE 214 Intermediate Acting II
THE 231 Theatre Production III
THE 246 Rehearsal & Performance
THE 247 Rehearsal & Performance
THE 248 Rehearsal & Performance